InProd
InProd (fka Partner Path) is a podcast exploring the venture and startup ecosystem through the lens of trailblazing founders and operators building the next wave of AI companies. We feature candid conversations with early-stage leaders, offering practical insights on product execution, GTM, and the messy middle of scaling teams and navigating growth.
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E9: Digitizing Portfolio Reporting with John Melas-Kyriazi (Standard Metrics)
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We are excited to introduce John Melas-Kyriazi, Co-Founder and CEO of Standard Metrics. John began his journey as a physics Ph.D. student at Stanford before embarking on a career as an Investor in 2014 at Spark Capital in Boston. After five years of sourcing and leading 10+ investments, John left to start his own company. Standard Metrics is a portfolio collaboration tool for venture capital firms and startups. During our discussion, John dives into sourcing tactics, contributing as a younger board member, the inception of Standard Metrics, the evolution of the ideal customer profile, and the future of data automation and reporting.
Episode Chapters:
- Path To Studying Physics - 1:22
- Introduction to StartX - 4:35
- Starting at Spark Capital in Boston - 7:20
- Sourcing Tactics - 9:30
- Transition To Leading Deals - 13:00
- Adding Value as a Junior Board Member - 14:40
- Catalyst for Starting Standard Metrics - 16:45
- Evolution of The Ideal Customer Profile - 23:15
- Future of LP Reporting - 25:25
- Competition/Platform Displacement - 28:15
- Automation of Financial Data - 30:20
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence - 32:44
- Ending Questions - 34:50
As always, feel free to contact us at partnerpathpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear ideas for content, guests, and overall feedback.